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St. Michael's Church, Prudnik

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St. Michael's Church
Kościół św. Michała Archanioła
File:SM Prudnik Kościół Michała Archanioła 2018 (2) ID 628446.jpg
Location Prudnik
Country Poland
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website http://www.michalprudnik.com.pl
Architecture
Architect Johann Innozenz Töpper
Architectural type Baroque
Groundbreaking 1730
Completed 1738
Specifications
Materials Brick
Administration
Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole

St. Michael's Church in Prudnik, Poland, is a Baroque brick church, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole.[1] It's located in the southern part of the Old Town on the Farny Square.[2]

History

The first church in Prudnik was built of wood in 1279.[3] The current one was designed by Johann Innozenz Töpper. It was built in the years 1730–1738. In 1779 the church and tower roofs were damaged in the fire by Austrian blasting. After World War II the church was taken over by the Dominican Order.[4] Dominicans left Prudnik in 1999.[3]

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